A Tiger in the House - Textbook Questions

Q1. Who named the tiger cub 'Timothy'?

Grandmother named him.

Q2. Who were Timothy's two companions?

Toto the monkey and a small mongrel puppy.

Q3. When was Timothy transferred to the zoo?

When he was about six months old. He grew steadily less friendly and started stalking pets and people with dangerous intent.

Q4. What did Grandfather do at the zoo?

He went to Timothy's cage, put his arms through the bars, and stroked the tiger's forehead and tickled his ears.

Q5. Why was the keeper shocked?

He was shocked because he knew that the tiger in the cage was not Timothy (who had died of pneumonia two months ago) but a very dangerous tiger trapped recently.

Wren & Martin Grammar: Mood - Illustrations

Q1. Identify Mood

1. I love music. (Indicative)
2. Open the door. (Imperative)
3. I wish I were a king. (Subjunctive)

Q2. Usage

Subjunctive is used for wishes or contrary-to-fact conditions.

Wren & Martin Grammar Rules: Mood

1. Indicative Mood

Makes a statement of fact.

2. Imperative Mood

Expresses a command.

3. Subjunctive Mood

Expresses a wish, hope, or condition contrary to fact.

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